Gary "The Defect Doctor" Brookes

QA used to be a discrete function, now we are seeing the integration of QA processes across the IT transformation development lifecycle. A recent industry report showed that: “More than three-quarters (76%) of Australia and New Zealand’s survey participants saw a contribution to business outcomes as a key QA objective, and almost as many (70%) placed a similar emphasis on the detection of defects before go-live. Making testing smarter and more automated was rated highly by 61% of all companies” For expert assistance in navigating IT and business changes across the IT transformation lifecycle, visit bit.ly/3jtsotd #pinnacleqm #IT #informationtechnology #itconsulting #cloudtechnology #cloudtech #innovation #manualtesting #qatesting #tester #testautomation #tech

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Starting with the essentials! MVP Testing helps to validate our ideas early, gather real user feedback, and focus on what truly adds value. #mvptesting #qualityaussrance #qa #softwaretesting #alphabin

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Exciting times for apartment purchasers in NSW! The development landscape is showing promising signs of long-term trustworthiness through Resilience LDI. David Chandler OAM explains that there are now issued Resilience LDI 10-year warranty insurance policies with more projects currently being drawn up. Trustworthy credentials are becoming essential for lenders, governments agencies and consumers alike. This shift promises increased buyer confidence in the construction and real estate market. #LDI #ResilienceInsurance #TrustworthyDevelopers #BuyerConfidence

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Well done to Matthew Andarakis for delivering a fantastic session on tech debt at DDD Brisbane on Saturday! If you weren't able to make it, don't worry! Matt will be hosting a webinar on Thursday 12th December at 12:00pm AEST covering this topic in detail, for anyone that missed out! Here are the key takeaways that you can expect: - What is Tech Debt - How to identify Tech Debt - How to prioritise Tech Debt - Preventative measures - How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Team Lead - How to effectively manage Tech Debt as a Project Sponsor Register for the webinar using the link below! https://lnkd.in/gvsmprrB #Lynkz #DDD #TechDebt

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🌐 Accelerate Your Cloud Journey with API Connects! The cloud revolution is here, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is leading the charge with unparalleled scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. For businesses in New Zealand, navigating AWS can be complex, which is why API Connects partners with enterprises to design, implement, and manage the best cloud solutions. ✨ Our AWS Cloud Services: AWS Security 🔒: Protect your data with top-tier security solutions tailored to the AWS environment. AWS Cloud Migration 🚀: Smooth, secure transitions to the cloud, minimizing downtime. Managed Cloud Services 🛠: Ongoing optimization, maintenance, and support to keep operations seamless. AWS Database Migration 💾: Reliable, secure database migration across platforms. DevOps Automation ⚙️: Automate workflows for faster, efficient development and deployment. Ready to transform your cloud journey? Partner with API Connects and harness the true potential of AWS cloud technology. https://lnkd.in/gwZhr-rU  #cloudcomputing #AWS #cloudmigration #DevOps #digitalinnovation  #NewZealandBusiness #cloudsolutions #newzealand

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DVA is not associated with this job posting Engineering Team Leader https://lnkd.in/gT6Ew7Uz The Position You'll be joining 250 engineers across Frontend, Backend, SRE and QA. We're organised into cross-functional development teams assigned to specific product areas. Regardless of the specific team you will be joining, you will be working on building features, tools, APIs and integrations for one of our products. Our backend is built with Elixir and Phoenix, with a Postgres database. We use React and Nextjs for our frontend. Gitlab is used as a version control tool and a CI/CD solution. Our applications are hosted on AWS. We fully rely on our CI for deployments and deploy multiple times per day. As Engineering Team Leader at Remote we expect you to spend around 50% of your time hands on coding, and 50% leading the team. #employment #jobs #hiring #job #jobsearch #recruitment #career #work #careers #recruiting #nowhiring #resume #jobhunt #business #jobseekers #hr #jobopening #staffing #humanresources #jobseeker #hiringnow #interview #recruiter #jobsearching #vacancy #covid #education #jobinterview #jobopportunity #employmentopportunities

When is Reema Thomas back? That's the common question candidates ask when Reema is on leave and I'm covering for her. It's a testament to the strong ties she has to her community in the QA world and the value she brings. I suspect that's why she is one of our best recruiters. And it's why I feel confident in saying she has put together an awesome QA meetup. If you want to lift the lid on what hiring leaders are looking for. Whats helping QA's like you secure roles at good firms. Or want to learn about the QA role has to play in current best practices around extreme programming, CI/CD and DevOps. Then you want to sign up for this one. Hurry, there's limited space.

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Lauren Mason Carris ✨ and Carlton Dunn got together to talk about how technical audits and discovery work build trust with teams in software development 👍 👀Watch talk here: https://lnkd.in/gxRAh9k2 Technical audits and discovery also: ✅Strengthen stakeholder confidence by demonstrating proactive system management and security awareness ✅Identify and mitigate critical technical risks before they impact business operations ✅Reduce long-term costs by catching issues early and preventing emergency fixes ✅More... #audit #codeaudit #discovery #software #trust

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🎙️ We are thrilled to announce the "Next-Gen Tech: Get Ahead, Stay Ahead" panel at Dev Day Aotearoa 2024! This session will explore the latest trends, emerging technologies, and the essential skills needed to stay ahead in the tech world. #MeetOurPanelists: Dave Robertson - CTO at Fingermark A hands-on technologist with over a decade of IT leadership experience, Dave is known for his ability to simplify complex technical solutions. He will share his insights on emerging technologies and how they can shape the future of tech. Caroline Izzard - Head of Data and Insights at Plexure Caroline excels at transforming vast amounts of data into actionable insights. Her expertise in structuring data to drive business value and enhance customer experiences will provide a fresh perspective on navigating the tech landscape. Peter Goodman - VP of Engineering at Auror Peter is passionate about cloud architecture and infrastructure. With a focus on modern cloud environments, he will discuss best practices for building scalable and efficient tech solutions. Simon Young - CTO at Serko Ltd. Simon brings over two decades of tech leadership experience to the table. His forward-thinking approach to product development and technology infrastructure will provide valuable insights into staying ahead in a competitive industry. MC: Monique Esplin - Partner Leader at Amazon Web Services (AWS) 🎤 Monique is dedicated to driving innovation and fostering growth within the tech community. As our MC, she will guide this dynamic discussion and ensure an engaging experience for all attendees. 🔥 What to Expect: Explore the latest tools and techniques 🛠️ Learn from industry experts 🧠 Discover best practices for staying ahead in the tech game 🌟 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to hear from top industry leaders and gain valuable insights! 💥 #DevDayAotearoa #Auror #plexure #NextGenTech #Innovation #AWS #TechLeadership #Serko #DevDay24

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Navigating QA Challenges in Software Development with KiwiQA In the fast-evolving tech landscape of Australia, does your QA strategy keep up with your ambitions? At KiwiQA, we’ve observed common hurdles that teams face: 1) Inconsistent QA strategies 2) Lack of skilled QA professionals 3) Absent test governance 4) Need for standardized test management 5) Quality issues and delays in UAT KiwiQA’s Proven Solutions: A. Strategic Planning: Tailored QA plans that align with your project goals. B. Expert Resources: Access to seasoned QA professionals. C. Robust Governance: Implementing stringent test processes. D. Centralized Management Tools: Enhancing efficiency and consistency. E. Streamlined UAT and Automation: Minimizing delays and regression impacts. Ready to elevate your QA strategy? Let’s connect and make your next project your best yet! #QualityAssurance #KiwiQA #SoftwareDevelopment #TechLeadership #Innovation Sachin Wadekar

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A great deal of relationships between software vendors and councils requires patience and humility. Many years ago, we screwed up and a client moved to a competitor. We are not proud of it, and own our mistakes, and (which is incredible in the local government market, with an average 10-15 year "stickiness" with their ERP!) they came back about 4 years later, asking us to convert them back to our system. That was nearly 10 years ago, and our software has been processing their rates efectively since then. Business as usual. Three years ago we suggested they might consider migrating to our new offering, but no pressure. We are pretty excited that they have just decided to move from our legacy platform PropertyWise to the new, modern CouncilWise Cloud Property and Rating package. Patience. Humility. Relationships matter when it comes to ERP installs. Some might say that our client has spent an extraordinary amount of time making sure they are getting what they want. We think they took the time they needed - and we needed - to give them confidence in our property and rating product. In our market, patience and humility matters.

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Contract Opportunity for Drupal Developers!! We've seen a significant increase in our clients hiring contractors over the past month, and it doesn't look like it's slowing down. We have a couple of contract roles available for Drupal Developers. These roles can be based in either Melbourne or Sydney, and you must be a permanent resident or citizen. The start dates are ideally within the next two weeks, with interviews happening this week. $800 - 850 p/d Interested? Drop me a message, and we can set up a quick call. If you're a client or tech leader looking to quickly scale up your team to meet targets or about to start an initiative but lack the necessary internal skills, the contract market could be a great option. There are several benefits to engaging contractors, which I can cover in another post. For now, drop me a message if you want to know about the contract market or need help finding the right people. Tribus #softwareengineering #contractjobs #contracting

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A recent ECU development project we did at Embed had a number of integration issues. All rather annoying and time consuming, of course we fixed them. It reminded me that engineering problems are often due to not fully understanding what is needed. These issues were due to insufficient requirements around the interfaces of the systems involved. At Embed we like to use model based development. Building a model to better understand the problem. The most important thing about the model is that we can execute it, shake it down, and fully understand it. Then we generate code from the model for production ECUs using Simulink. This has led us to create our own Simulink Blockset. We port this to all our ECUs and our customers ECUs. It includes full support and blocks for CAN, LIN, UDS and XCP. It speeds development, reduces bugs and is more fun. The architecture of the Simulink Blockset we use, time and time again, is given below. #simulink, #mbd, #ecu

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